In a world torn by war, love became their only refuge.Verdun, 1915. Amidst the mud, blood, and endless artillery fire of the Great War, English nurse Margaret "Maggie" Wilkins and wounded French officer Étienne Marchand find each other in the unlikeliest of places-a field hospital straddling the edge of despair. What begins as compassion becomes connection, and soon, a fragile romance blooms under siege.Bound by shared trauma and a growing pile of handwritten letters, Maggie and Étienne cling to one another as their world unravels. But as the war drags on and the frontlines shift, so too do the boundaries of identity, loyalty, and hope. From hospital wards to bombed-out villages, from family loss to forbidden longing, their journey is one of survival, grief, and quiet defiance.Letters from Verdun (1915-1918) is a deeply moving historical romance that spans continents and years, tracing the resilience of love against the backdrop of one of history's darkest chapters. Told through intimate prose and the enduring power of letters, this novel is a tribute to the lives changed by war-and the hearts that dared to endure.Some stories are written in blood. Theirs was written in ink. Author BioWayne J. Gombar is a storyteller of heart and history, weaving romance into the ruins of war and memory. With a background in homeland security and criminal justice, he brings depth, authenticity, and emotional precision to every page. His writing explores the resilience of love in the face of adversity, often grounded in meticulously researched historical settings.Letters from Verdun (1915-1918) is a testament to his passion for forgotten voices and enduring connection. When not writing, Wayne finds inspiration in vintage letters, long walks through quiet landscapes, and the enduring belief that love, even in war, leaves a trace.